Brown T T: Biography [The Person And The Controvesy]

Thomas Townsend Brown (March 18, 1905 – October 27, 1985) was an American inventor whose research into odd electrical effects led him to believe he had discovered a connection between strong electric fields and gravity, a type of antigravity effect. Instead of being an antigravity force, what Brown observed has generally been attributed to electrohydrodynamics,the movement of charged particles that transfers their momentum to surrounding neutral particles in air, also called “ionic drift” or “ionic wind“. For most of Brown’s life he attempted to develop devices based on his ideas, trying to promote them for use by industry and the military. The phenomena came to be called the “Biefeld–Brown effect” and “electrogravitics“.

In recent years Brown’s research has had an influence in the community of amateur experimenters who build “ionic propulsion lifters” powered by high voltage. There are still claims that Brown discovered antigravity, an idea popular with the unidentified flying object (UFO) community and spawning many conspiracy theories.

Brown is primarily known for his research on electrogravitics, a theoretical propulsion technology that purportedly utilizes high-voltage electrical charges to manipulate gravity and produce propulsion. He conducted experiments with high-voltage capacitors and asymmetrical electrodes, observing anomalous movement of objects placed near these devices.

Brown’s work gained attention and sparked interest in the possibility of anti-gravity and unconventional propulsion systems. However, the scientific community has generally been skeptical of his claims, and the practical application of electrogravitics remains controversial and unproven.

Despite the controversies surrounding his research, Townsend Brown made significant contributions to the field of electrostatic propulsion and alternative energy. His work continues to inspire discussions and investigations into unconventional propulsion methods.